System Requirements; Hardware Installation - Edimax EN-9260TX-E User Manual

3. Installing the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter

3.1 System Requirements

One available PCI Express slot
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/XP/MAC 10.4x/Linux based computer.
A CD-ROM Drive

3.2 Hardware Installation

Caution:
Before installing this adapter, please touch the metal case of your
computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. We
recommend users to install this adapter wearing a wrist strap attached to
the PC chassis.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the computer's cover in accordance to its manual.
3. Insert the contact edge of the adapter card into the connector of an
available PCI Express slot. Press the card firmly into the connector.
Please make sure that the card's contacts are fully seated in the PCI
slot.
4. Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the computer
chassis.
5. Replace the computer's cover.
6. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 network connector.
7. Turn on the computer.
Note: You may select the networking cable according to the following
information:
10 BASE-T: Category 3,4 or 5 UTP/STP
100 BASE-TX: Category 5 UTP/STP
1000 BASE-T: Category 5, 5e UTP/STP
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